Golden Gloves

This is an annual tournament in Kansas City that we have been a part of since the opening of our gym in 2019. The Kansas City Golden Gloves is a three-day tournament in which more than 20 teams from the region come together to compete in tournament and non-tournament bouts. Winners in the national team division advance to nationals, while apprentice winners are crowned champions of the regionals. Boxers 17 and younger get to compete in a one-bout box-off to become a Kansas City Golden Gloves champion.

Amateur Boxing

We have a group of 10 to 20 boxers who travel and compete across the Midwest, and some who have made it to nationals to go up against the very best in the country. We normally compete in shows in Kansas City, but we have hosted several right here in St. Joseph. We also travel to the surrounding states, such as Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Several cities have hosted nationals, including Las Vegas, Denver, San Antonio, Chicago, Philadelphia and Nashville.

Pro Boxing

We have two trainers who competed as a professional. Unlike other gyms in St. Joseph, we make sure our pros have a substantial amount of boxing experience before they enter the pro ranks. Boxers need to have a solid amateur background, and we prefer them to have regional and national experience as an amateur. This keeps them safe while they are in the ring, but also provides fans a better viewing experience, knowing they are watching a boxer who has honed their skills.